Part Time Assistant Coach - Mount Baldy Aquatics

Mt. Baldy Aquatics; Claremont (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Mt. Baldy Aquatics in Claremont, CA, seeks a part-time Assistant Coach for year-round operations. The role focuses on technique instruction, conditioning, and supporting competitive youth swimmers in a non-profit club governed by USA Swimming.

Ideal candidates bring coaching experience, strong communication skills, and experience working with young people. Responsibilities include planning workouts, leading practices, evaluating swimmers, and coordinating meet registrations, with 3 days a week,

Qualifications

• Coaching experience with youth swimmers.
• Strong communication and teaching ability.
• Experience working with young people is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan and implement workouts under the Head Coach.
• Lead practices and/or dry land trainings under the Head Coach.
• Evaluate swimmer ability and plan improvement strategies.
• Coordinate and execute meet registrations.
• Foster team attitude and sportsmanship among athletes and parents.

Skills

Swim coaching

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Experience with youth

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Assistant Coach (Part-Time)

Mt. Baldy Aquatics is seeking a year-round, part-time Assistant Coach for our non-profit, competitive swim club. MBA was established in 1975 to serve youth swimmers in Claremont and other nearby communities. We offer technique instruction and physical conditioning, as well as opportunities to compete in organized swim meets for those who are interested in being competitive. Our club is governed by USA Swimming and participates in the Eastern Section of Southern California Swimming.

Our team is family-oriented and we highly encourage parent participation. Our coaches emphasize technique instruction and provide high quality workouts in a low-pressure environment. MBA's mission is to be a competitive swim team which provides proper instruction for our swimmers to become the best swimmers they can be, all while enjoying the sport.

The ideal candidate is enthusiastic and knowledgeable, with swim coaching and teaching experience, excellent communication skills and experience working with young people.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Development, planning and implementation of workouts and trainings under direction of Head Swim Coach.

• Lead practices and/or dry land trainings under the guidance of Head Swim Coach.

• Evaluate swimmer ability/performance and plan strategies for their improvement.

• Coordinate and execute meet registrations.

• Establish and maintain a team attitude, and encourage good sportsmanship for athletes and parents.

This is a part-time, hourly position. We are ideally looking for someone who can commit to three days a week Monday, Tuesday, Thursday. Practices typically run one hour. Occasional weekend hours to attend meets may be requested. Practice hours vary by season, but start times vary between 5 PM and 7 PM.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education/ Experience Required:

• Minimum 21 years of age preferred

• High School degree and/or combination of experience and training.

• Prior experience instructing competitive (or pre-competition) swimmers

• Knowledge of USA Swimming regulations and safety requirements.